Meaning of the word zenith in English
What does zenith mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
zenith
US /ˈziː.nɪθ/
UK /ˈzen.ɪθ/
Noun
1.
the time at which something is most powerful or successful
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The Roman Empire reached its zenith in the 2nd century AD.
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Her career reached its zenith when she won the Oscar.
2.
the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer
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At noon, the sun was at its zenith.
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The astronomer pointed his telescope directly at the zenith.